Benefits

Once accepted to the program, the RISE Fellows will work in a group along with UNCP faculty, staff and students, as well as external collaborators to strengthen their grasp of current topics on biology, chemistry and specialized topics in the biomedical field.

UNCP-RISE supports student research and academic activities at all undergraduate levels. Students will receive financial benefits as well as professional experience and training that will better prepare them to enter and succeed in a graduate program.

The benefits vary and are based on the classification of the student.

Activities are geared to provide help to students based on their current need. For example, a sophomore may need help in the areas of networking, developing good study habits and time management, whereas a junior might need an enriching extramural summer research experience and assistance in preparing for the GRE (a graduate school entrance exam).

Academic

Students will be offered faculty- and peer-led Supplemental Instruction for gateway courses that have been challenging for our students.